Volvo Amazon: From Rust to Rally

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2024
  • Go along for an evening drive with this Volvo Amazon and its owner in the countryside of Central California. The owner originally found the car for sale in the desert deserted with shrubs overgrowing around the car and rust had taken its toll on the chassis. A few years later and many hours of hardwork the car is a beautiful example of what a Rally Spec Volvo Amazon would have looked like back in the 60s.

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  • @thomasfarwick9933
    @thomasfarwick9933 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    There is only one thing to say about this car, "Beautiful".

  • @robertamoyaw8812
    @robertamoyaw8812 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    An Awesome Automobile in the hands of an Awesome Car Guy! 👍

    • @R32RennSport
      @R32RennSport 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks 👍🏻

  • @vaettra1589
    @vaettra1589 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Absolutely beautiful scenery! And I love the car, an Amazon -66 was my first car.

  • @Sebastian_George
    @Sebastian_George 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The art and music of Volvo from Gothenburg in Sweden, it's so great to see in rest of the world. 🌏🚗🖼🔊🎼🎶🇸🇪😁

  • @DjLuggy10
    @DjLuggy10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My granddad has a 1962 B18 Amazon that has been sitting for over 25 years and I have started fixing it and almost got it running today! It is dirty and full of rat pee but I love it.

    • @Edvin08
      @Edvin08 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice. Good luck with the project 😉

    • @ahmiit_
      @ahmiit_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How is the project going man

  • @Chunkerdunkers12
    @Chunkerdunkers12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a gorgeous car. I'd love one. I own a 72 Camaro but people are always shocked when I say I want an Amazon or a 66 Fastback

  • @R32RennSport
    @R32RennSport 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Excellent talent my friend. Such a memorable evening shooting with you. Thank you for sharing my story and my passion. Special mention of my amazing wife who without her support and patience I would have never seen this to the end.

  • @Rambo454
    @Rambo454 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Really beautiful story. Can't wait to restore and get my own 1964 Amazon running!

  • @JJ-ny9jj
    @JJ-ny9jj ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a Amazon from 1968 same color but with a b20 engine . Great car for the weekends

  • @EnriqueLopez-hb5jn
    @EnriqueLopez-hb5jn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This shows if you are determined you can accomplish your goal of owning a classic car

  • @zadokmotorfreight2423
    @zadokmotorfreight2423 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a truly beautiful car!

  • @nicklasklar927
    @nicklasklar927 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love it! Please bring it home to Sweden

  • @rodsalvador3608
    @rodsalvador3608 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Beautiful! The new Petrolicious. I've got an old P1800 that I eventually will restore....someday.

  • @M1GWEL
    @M1GWEL 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video and lovely looking car. I think You and me are the same when you said you like everything car related including diecast. Well that’s me also 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @mobiledevto
    @mobiledevto 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stunning

  • @jbfinishingsjellebilliau9054
    @jbfinishingsjellebilliau9054 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a really cool car and it’s on my bucketlist☺️😏

  • @customizer4life
    @customizer4life 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So good!!!

  • @SteveLowtwait
    @SteveLowtwait 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A cool car and great automotive passion in a beautifully crafted video is enjoyable to watch.

  • @chikitabowow
    @chikitabowow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing video! I have a 1964 Amazon and i love it so much, it always cheers me up when i can take a drive in it.

  • @DavidBello
    @DavidBello 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just made a test drive video on this car and then I see this, nice!

    • @R32RennSport
      @R32RennSport 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought I had shared this with you.

  • @peterlindstrom3798
    @peterlindstrom3798 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video, nice car, thanks for showing us!
    (I have a -64)

  • @robertmagee5523
    @robertmagee5523 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great looking car ,I have a 1966 122s ..like yours, but it's a 4 door.

  • @EnriqueLopez-hb5jn
    @EnriqueLopez-hb5jn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice scenery, beautiful story.

  • @prioritymaleman
    @prioritymaleman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow beautiful film quality and love the Amazon!

  • @122amazonls5
    @122amazonls5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your car

  • @Mingus8
    @Mingus8 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My God, its beautiful..

  • @declanburke4146
    @declanburke4146 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazing car, great story, beautiful visual treat 👌🏻👌🏻

  • @OzBloke
    @OzBloke 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fabulous! 😎

  • @robinrich288
    @robinrich288 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great story (and what a road).

  • @caspar2937
    @caspar2937 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really dig the way you approach the automotive hobby. And what's an incredible looking amazon, congratulations.

  • @christiantas112
    @christiantas112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    yessss! i love that video! epic! thank you!!

  • @mattdowney6540
    @mattdowney6540 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gorgeous car. Cool story.
    Chapeau.

  • @tommynobaka
    @tommynobaka 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this film

  • @evanisashark1596
    @evanisashark1596 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gorgeous as always!

  • @CaptainLila
    @CaptainLila 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just awesome mate

  • @panzerkampfwagenv-ii7260
    @panzerkampfwagenv-ii7260 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have a nice trip guy !

  • @MyCarFilm
    @MyCarFilm 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lovely Amazon...and vide....where are the wheels from....i have aa p1800s that they work look good on....also the steering wheel?

    • @R32RennSport
      @R32RennSport 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! The wheels are authentic Shelby Cobra Halibrands 15x7 knock off wheels. They require a simple bolt on hub conversion. The steering wheel is from Volkswagen aftermarket company Flat 4. I used a Grant CJ5 adapter with a modified spacer boss. Hope that helps!

  • @aaaaachew
    @aaaaachew 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant!

  • @elopobaconforpigsqc1061
    @elopobaconforpigsqc1061 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perfect, as always

  • @piotrszym6011
    @piotrszym6011 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

  • @srfrg9707
    @srfrg9707 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Exquisit

  • @geothon
    @geothon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super!

  • @ilceiquetempinhobomquantas5547
    @ilceiquetempinhobomquantas5547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Credoooo que bom gosto só sucesso pelo video assim kkkkkk

  • @melchertreudink8389
    @melchertreudink8389 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice video and great looking car. I have a 1966 121 myself. What kind of side mirrors did you put on the car? They look nice. Do they also offer a better view than the original side mirrors?

    • @R32RennSport
      @R32RennSport 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! As for the mirrors they are just ornaments, totally useless as installed. Need to modify or relocate them.

  • @filmart430
    @filmart430 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice poetic experience for us to enjoy but it would of been nice to inform us on the vehicle specs along with showing the engine.

  • @ericseyller2848
    @ericseyller2848 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    superbe

  • @juanvh30
    @juanvh30 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What engine do u have,any modifications which exhaust you put really amazing car I'm planning on get one too

    • @R32RennSport
      @R32RennSport 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      B20 bored to 2130cc with twin sidedraft Webers. Simon's 2 inch sport exhaust.

  • @whilliamsteampunker824
    @whilliamsteampunker824 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oooooh. That beast is so sexy. Love Volvo😍😍 Love the story

  • @Svenmeister
    @Svenmeister 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😎

  • @vickram.k
    @vickram.k 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi There, beautiful car,! Can i know where you got the wheels?

    • @R32RennSport
      @R32RennSport 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! Wheels are American Racing VN309s, 15x7. I custom painted the spokes darker. I also had the center caps specifically machined to my design.

    • @epie
      @epie ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@R32RennSportThey look amazing. What offset and tire sizes do you have?

    • @R32RennSport
      @R32RennSport ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@epie Offset was close to 0 if I recall, tire size was 205/60/15

  • @hedlund88
    @hedlund88 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's somewhere in California? Woha

    • @R32RennSport
      @R32RennSport 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's a very lightly traveled scenic back road on the central coast that connects the coastal inland valley to the PCH.

  • @122amazonls5
    @122amazonls5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What steering wheel you have on it

    • @R32RennSport
      @R32RennSport 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Flat 4 Empi GTV 15 inch with Grant steering adapter. Some custom machining to the boss spacer to get proper spacing.

    • @stephenburnage7687
      @stephenburnage7687 ปีที่แล้ว

      The wheel looks great. I am trying to keep my Amazon close to original but I might make an exception for a steering wheel like that!

  • @mkshffr4936
    @mkshffr4936 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What mods did you make under the hood?

    • @R32RennSport
      @R32RennSport 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Engine is upgraded from a standard B18 to a later B20 with B21 pistons to bring displacement to 2130cc. Mild head work, torque camshaft, and sport exhaust. Induction is handled by twin Weber 45mm DCOEs on a set of long runner manifolds. Output is around 120/120. Check out Car Tales or R32rennsport on Instagram for pictures!

  • @kingcorner3037
    @kingcorner3037 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What steering wheel is that? So beautiful!

    • @R32RennSport
      @R32RennSport 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! It's from the aircooled VW supplier Empi/Flat4, it's their premium GTV steering wheel. Same diameter as original, much like the 123GT wheel. I used a Grant steering adapter from an early CJ5 as it has the same spline count. I made a spacer to move it away from the indicator stock as well.

    • @pkonyoutube
      @pkonyoutube ปีที่แล้ว

      I was going to ask the same - beautiful wheel that is featured throughout the video. It’s fitting that it’s of VW origins given the owners backstory. My first several cars were beetles too.

    • @thomasjordan5578
      @thomasjordan5578 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You got the old style grille, it’s stronger than the laters

  • @zer00rdie
    @zer00rdie ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not a fan of the B18 tbh.

    • @R32RennSport
      @R32RennSport 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This car has a late B20 from a 142S bored over to use B21 pistons, 2130cc displacement. Mild 9.5 to 1 compression, stage 2 cylinder head, KG10 camshaft and steel cam gears. Induction is x2 45 DCOE Webers mated to VCS replica long runner intakes. All this is mated to late J Type M41 Overdrive transmission. Power is sent to a fully built Dana 27/30 hybrid with Spicer limited slip differential.

  • @amana1480
    @amana1480 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I didn't see any rust